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Important Timelines for Suppliers

Please read our latest news announcement concerning important timelines for suppliers with regards to the new portal.

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The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme – RISQS

Comprehensive supplier assurance for GB Rail

RISQS has more than 4,000 supplier members – we help them demonstrate their capabilities and give them visibility. We’re designed for the rail industry and overseen by independent industry figures. We’re always evolving to become more efficient and cost-effective, including a smarter, simpler platform, enhanced audit services and benchmarking. We’re here to provide the industry with supplier assurance that’s fit for the future.

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Buyers

Rail buyers need to find the right suppliers, with the right capabilities, at the right time. RISQS helps you do this. 

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Suppliers

Rail suppliers need to be visible to buyers and demonstrate the right capabilities. RISQS helps put you, and your verified capabilities, in front of the industry’s biggest buyers.

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RICCL

RICCL stands for Railway Industry Commodity Classification List and it is a flexible list that contains all the commodities (equipment, materials and services) that are purchased for the railway. 

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Latest news

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Join our September webinar for key updates and insights

Join us on Wednesday 24 September at 11 a.m. for the next session in our ongoing consultation series, designed to connect and engage RISQS members.

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The DfT is hosting a webinar to teach suppliers how to use the Central Digital Platform.

The Department for Transport is hosting a webinar to provide guidance and training to all suppliers on how to register on and navigate the Central Digital Platform.

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TfL is looking for RISQS-registered firms to support its £700m infrastructure framework

Transport for London (TfL) is launching a £700m infrastructure framework for civils, M&E, and major station upgrades.

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RISQS Buyer and Supplier Consultation Group November Meeting

We’re pleased to announce that the next in-person RISQS Buyer & Supplier Consultation Group event will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 20 November 2025.

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Department for Transport Small Business Supplier and VCSE Event

The Department for Transport Group and others are hosting a Small Business Supplier and VCSE Supplier Event in Tyne and Wear on 25 June 2025.

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